COURSE TITLE

Semester

Stream

Status

REPAIR OF FARM EQUIPMENT

4

Common

elective

FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT I

5

Common

compulsory

FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT I LAB

5

Common

compulsory

TRACTOR AND AUTOMOBILE ENGINES

6

Common

compulsory

STATIONARY AND AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES LAB

6

Common

compulsory

MACHINE DESIGN

6

Common

compulsory

DESIGN PRACTICE AND CAD APPLICATIONS

6

Common

compulsory

TRACTOR SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS

7

mainstream

compulsory

FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT II

5

Common

compulsory

FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT II LAB

5

Common

compulsory

FARM MACHINERY DESIGN AND PRODUCTION

7

mainstream

Elective

HYDRAULIC DRIVES AND CONTROLS

8

Mainstream

elective2

COURSE TITLE

Semester

Stream

Status

SOIL MECHANICS

3

Common

compulsory

SOIL TECH LAB

3

Common

compulsory

IRRIGATION ENGINEERING

4

Common

compulsory

IRRIGATION ENGINEERING LAB

4

Common

compulsory

GEOMATICS I

4

Common

compulsory

GEOMATICS LAB

4

Common

compulsory

ENERGY AUDITING FOR POLYHOUSE & FARM STRUCTURES

4

Common

Work Experience

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION ENGINEERING

5

Common

compulsory

GROUND WATER WELL AND PUMPS

5

Common

compulsory

WATERSHED HYDROLOGY, PLANNING AND

MANAGEMENT

6

Common

compulsory

DRAINAGE ENGINEERING

6

Mainstream

Compulsory

REMOTE SENSING AND GIS

6

Common

compulsory

SOIL AND WATER LAB

6

Common

compulsory

HYDROLOGY LAB

6

mainstream

compulsory

WATER HARVESTING AND SOIL CONSERVATION

STRUCTURES

8

Common

Elective3

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR LAND AND

WATER MANAGEMENT

8

Common

Elective3

PRECISION FARMING TECHNIQUES FOR FIELD AND

PROTECTED CROP PRODUCTION

8

Common

Elective3

SPRINKLER AND MICRO IRRIGATION SYSTEM

8

Common

elective2

PLASTIC APPLICATION IN AGRICULTURE

8

Mainstream,

dairy engg

elective1

WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT

8

Mainstream

Elective2

COURSE TITLE

Semester

Stream

Status

ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE

4

common

compulsory

AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES AND

ENVIRONMENT CONTROL

6

common

compulsory

SEED PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

7

mainstream

Elective1

AGROECOLOGY AND FOOD SUSTAINABLILITY

7

Common

compulsory

CROP PROCESSING ENGINEERING

5

Mainstream

Compulsory

CROP PROCESS ENGINEERING LAB

5

Mainstream

Compulsory

FOOD PLANT DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT

8

Dairy (core)

Mainstream&Agritech (elective)

elective1

WASTE AND BY PRODUCT UTILIZATION

8

Mainstream

elective2

POSTHARVEST ENGINEERING OF

HORTICULTURE CROPS

8

Mainstream

elective1

PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY

8

Mainstream, dairy

engg

elective2

COURSE TITLE

Semester

Stream

Status

RENEWABLE POWER SOURCES

6

common

compulsory

BIO ENERGY SYSTEMS

7

mainstream

Elective1

PHOTOVOLTAIC TECHNOLOGY AND SYSTEMS

8

common

elective 3

COURSE TITLE

Semester

Stream

Status

PRINCIPLES OF AGRONOMY

3

Common

compulsory

AGRONOMYLAB

3

Common

compulsory

HORTICULTURE CROP MANAGEMENT

8

Common

compulsory

FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND VILLAGE

INDUSTRIES

7

Common

compulsory

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND CONSCIOUSNESS

7

Common

elective

DESIGN OF STRUCTURES

7

Mainstream

elective

AGRICULTURE DATA ANALYTICS

7

Common

elective

HUMAN ENGINEERING AND SAFETY

7

Common

elective

ADDITIVE MANUFACT. FOR 3D PRINTING & LAB

7

Common

elective

AGRICULTURE EXTENSION & PRACTICE

7

Common

compulsory

MECHATRONICS

8

Mainstream,

dairy engg

Elective1

HYDRAULIC DRIVES AND CONTROLS

8

Mainstream

Elective2

SOFT COMPUTING IN AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS

8

Mainstream

Elective2

PRECISION AGRICULTURE AND SYSTEM

MANAGEMENT

8

Common

Elective3

Subject

Sem

Status

INTRODUCTION TO DAIRY FARMING & DAIRY FARMING

LAB

5

Compulsory

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

5

Compulsory

RHEOLOGY OF DAIRY PRODUCTS

6

Compulsory

FOOD QUALITY AND CONTROL

7

Compulsory

DAIRY ENGINEERING

7

Compulsory

NUTRITIONAL MANAGEMENT IN DAIRY FARM

7

Elective1

HUMAN ENGINEERING AND SAFETY

7

Elective1

ADDITIVE MANUFACT. FOR 3D PRINTING & LAB

7

Elective1

FOOD PLANT DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT

8

compulsory

DEVELOPMENT OF PROCESSED PRODUCTS

8

elective1

PLASTIC APPLICATION IN AGRICULTURE

8

elective1

MECHATRONICS

8

elective1

PROCESS EQUIPMENT DESIGN

8

elective2

PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY

8

elective2

SOFT COMPUTING IN AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS

8

Elective2

Subject

Sem

Status

IOT IN AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS & LAB

5

Compulsory

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR LAND AND WATER

MANAGEMENT

6

Elective

FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND VILLAGE

INDUSTRIES

7

Compulsory

AI AND MACHINE LEARNING IN AGRICULTURE &

MODERN AGRITECH LAB

7

Compulsory

AGRICULTURE MARKETING TRADE & PRICES

7

Compulsory

AGRICULTURE DATA ANALYTICS

7

elective

ADDITIVE MANUFACT. FOR 3D PRINTING & LAB

7

elective

UAV IN AGRICULTURE

7

elective

SENSORS AND MICRO CONTROLLERS

7

elective2

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR & ANALYSIS

8

compulsory

INTELLETUAL PROPERTY RIGHT

8

Elective1

PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS IN AGRICULTURE

8

Elective1

SOFT COMPUTING IN AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS

8

Elective2

9-Agrtitech; 4-Entrepreneurship

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE TITLE

Credits

End sem.

Exam.

Theory/

Practical

CHM181

APPLIED CHEMISTRY

3.0

Y

T

CHM182

APPLIED CHEMISTRY LAB

1.0

Y

P

MAM181

ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS I

3.0

Y

T

MEM101

GRAPHIC SCIENCE

3.0

Y

T

MEM102

ENGINEERING DRAWING I

3.0

Y

P

MEM103

MANUFACTURING PROCESSES I

3.0

Y

T

MEM104

WORKSHOP PRACTICE I

1.5

Y

P

PHM181

APPLIED PHYSICS I

3.0

Y

T

PHM182

APPLIED PHYSICS LAB

1.0

Y

P

ENH181

ENGLISH I

3.0

Y

T

GKC181

SC.METH., G.K. & CURRENT AFFAIRS I

1.0

N

T

RDC181

AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS II

1.0

N

P

RDC182

SOCIAL SERVICE

1.0

N

P

Total Credits

27.5

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE TITLE

Credits

End sem.

Exam.

Theory/

Practical

EEM201

COMPUTER CONCEPTS & C PROGRAMMING

3.0

Y

T

EEM202

BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

3.0

Y

T

MAM281

ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS II

3.0

Y

T

MEM201

ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS

3.0

Y

T

MEM202

ENGINEERING MECHANICS I

3.0

Y

T

MEM203

ENGINEERING DRAWING II

3.0

Y

P

MEM204

WORKSHOP PRACTICE II

1.5

Y

P

PHM281

APPLIED PHYSICS II

3.0

Y

T

PHM282

APPLIED PHYSICS LAB

1.0

Y

P

BBH281

BUSINESS OREGANIZATION

3.0

Y

T

CAC281

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

3.0

N

P

EGC281

INDUSTRIAL VISITS

1.0

N

P

ESC281

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

2.0

Y

T

GKC281

SC.METH., G.K. & CURRENT AFFAAIRS II

1.0

N

T

RDC281

AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS II

1.0

N

P

RDC282

SOCIAL SERVICE

1.0

N

P

Total Credits

35.5

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE TITLE

Credits

End sem.

Exam.

Theory/

Practical

AEM301

PRINCIPLES OF AGRONOMY

2.0

Y

T

AEM302

AGRONOMYLAB

1.0

Y

P

AEM303

SOIL MECHANICS

3.0

Y

T

AEM304

SOIL TECH LAB

1.5

Y

P

EEM301

BASIC ELECTRONICS

3.0

Y

T

EEM302

BASIC ELECTRONICS LAB

1.0

Y

P

EEM303

DATA STRUCTURE

3.0

Y

T

MEM307

MECHANICS OF SOLIDS AND FLUIDS

3.0

Y

T

MEM308

MATERIAL TESTING AND FLUIDS LAB

1.0

Y

P

MAM381

ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS III

3.0

Y

T

ENH381

ENGLISH III

3.0

Y

T

EGC381

PRODUCT MANUFACTURING PROJECT

1.5

Y

P

EGC382

PRACTICAL TRAINING

2.0

Y

P

GKC381

SC. METH., GK,& CURRENT AFFAIRS III

1.0

N

T

Total Credits

29.0

C NO

COURSE TITLE

Credits

ES Exam.

T/P

AEM401

FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT I

3.0

Y

T

AEM402

FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT I LAB

1.0

AEM403

ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF AGRICULTURAL

PRODUCE

2.0

Y

T

AEM404

IRRIGATION ENGINEERING

3.0

Y

T

AEM405

IRRIGATION ENGINEERING LAB

1.0

Y

P

CEM404

GEOMATICS I

3.0

Y

T

CEM405

GEOMATICS LAB

1.0

Y

P

MEM404

MECHANICS OF MACHINES

3.0

Y

T

MEM405

MECHANICS OF MACHINES LAB

1.0

Y

P

MEM410

HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER

2.0

Y

T

ENH481

ENGLISH IV

3.0

Y

T

EGC481

INDUSTRIAL VISIT

1.0

N

P

GKC481

SC.METH., G.K. & CURRENT AFFAIRS IV

1.0

N

T

CAC481

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

3.0

N

P

UHC401

UNIVERSAL HUMAN VALUES

3.0

Y

T

WORK EXPERIENCE COURSE (Any one from the following)

AEW401

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FARM EQUIPMENT

2.0

N

P

AEW402

ENERGY AUDITING FOR POLYHOUSE & FARM

STRUCTURES

2.0

N

P

AEW403

PRODUCTION OF BIOFERTILIZERS AND NUTRIENTS

2.0

N

P

DPW 401

COMMERCIAL ART

2.0

N

P

EEW402

REPAIR OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

2.0

N

P

EEW403

3D PRINTING TECHNIQUES

2.0

N

P

EEW404

MICRO CONTROLLERS & IOT

2.0

N

P

MEW402

PHOTOGRAPHY

2.0

N

P

MEW403

REFRIGERATION & AIRCONDITIONING

2.0

N

P

TOTAL CREDITS

33.0

C NO

COURSE TITLE

Credits

ES Exam.

T/P

AEM501

FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT II

2.0

Y

T

AEM502

FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT II LAB

1.0

Y

P

AEM503

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION ENGINEERING

2.0

Y

T

AEM504

GROUND WATER WELL AND PUMPS

3.0

Y

T

EEM507

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

3.0

Y

T

EEM508

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY LAB

1.0

Y

P

MEM514

REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

3.0

Y

T

MEM515

REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING LAB

1.0

Y

P

EGC581

DESIGN ENGG./ THEME DEVELOP. PROJECT

1.0

N

P

EGC582

PRACTICAL TRAINING

2.0

N

P

CRC581

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF RELIGIONS

2.0

N

T

MAINSTREAM AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

AEM507

CROP PROCESS ENGINEERING

3.0

Y

T

AEM508

POST HARVEST ENGINEERING LAB

1.0

Y

P

MAM582

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

3.0

Y

T

DAIRY ENGINEERING SPECIALIZATION

AEM509

INTRODUCTION TO DAIRY FARMING

3.0

Y

T

AEM510

DAIRY FARMING LAB

1.0

Y

P

MAM582

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

3.0

Y

T

AGRITECH & ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPECIALIZATION

AEM511

IOT IN AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS

3.0

Y

T

AEM512

IOT LAB

1.0

Y

P

MAM582

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

3.0

Y

T

TOTAL CREDITS

28.0

C NO

COURSE TITLE

Credits

ES Exam.

T/P

AEM601

AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES AND ENVIRONMENT

CONTROL

3.0

Y

T

AEM602

WATERSHED HYDROLOGY, PLANNING AND

MANAGEMENT

3.0

Y

T

AEM603

REMOTE SENSING AND GIS

2.0

Y

T

AEM604

SOIL AND WATER LAB

1.0

Y

P

AEM605

TRACTOR AND AUTOMOBILE ENGINES

3.0

Y

T

AEM606

STATIONARY AND AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES LAB

1.0

Y

P

AEM607

RENEWABLE POWER SOURCES

2.0

Y

P

AEM608

MACHINE DESIGN

3.0

Y

T

AEM609

DESIGN PRACTICE AND CAD APPLICATIONS

2.0

Y

P

EGC681

DESIGN ENGG./THEME DEVELOP. PROJECT

1.0

Y

P

CEC681

CULTURAL EDUCATION

2.0

N

T

CAC681

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

3.0

N

P

MAINSTREAM AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

AEM610

DRAINAGE ENGINEERING

2.0

Y

T

AEM611

HYDROLOGY LAB

1.0

Y

P

AEM612

STREAM SEMINAR

1.0

N

P

AEM613

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

1.0

Y

P

DAIRY ENGINEERING SPECIALIZATION

AEM614

RHEOLOGY OF DAIRY PRODUCTS

2.0

Y

T

AEM615

FOOD PROCESSING LAB

1.0

Y

P

AEM612

STREAM SEMINAR

1.0

Y

P

AEM613

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

1.0

Y

P

AGRITECH & ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPECIALIZATION

AEM616

AGRICULTURE MARKETING TRADE & PRICES

2.0

Y

T

AEM617

MODERN AGRITECH LAB

1.0

Y

P

AEM612

STREAM SEMINAR

1.0

Y

P

AEM613

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

1.0

Y

P

TOTAL CREDITS

31.0

C NO

COURSE TITLE

Credits

ES Exam.

T/P

AEM701

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING PROJECT I

3.0

N

P

AEM702

SEMINARS

1.0

N

P

AEM703

FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND VILLAGE INDUSTRIES

3.0

AEM704

AGROECOLOGY AND FOOD SUSTAINABILITY

2.0

Y

T

AEM705

MINOR PROJECT-I

1.0

N

P

AEM706

DAIRY ENGINEERING

3.0

Y

T

AEM707

AGRICULTURE EXTENSION & PRACTICE

3.0

N

T

EGC781

CO-OP TRAINING AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

4.0

Y

P

#

STREAM WISE CORE COURSES

3.0

Y

T

*

STREAM WISE OPTIONAL COURSES

3.0

Y

T

TOTAL CREDITS

26.0

MAINSTREAM AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

AEM708

TRACTOR SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS

3.0

Y

T

DAIRY ENGINEERING SPECIALIZATION

AEM709

FOOD QUALITY AND CONTROL

3.0

Y

T

AGRITECH & ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPECIALIZATION

AEM710

AI AND MACHINE LEARNING IN AGRICULTURE

3.0

Y

T

MAINSTREAM AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

AEM711

BIO ENERGY SYSTEMS

3.0

Y

T

AEM712

SEED PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

3.0

Y

T

AEM713

DESIGN OF STRUCTURES

3.0

Y

T

AEM714

AGRICULTURE DATA ANALYTICS

3.0

Y

T

AEM715

FARM MACHINERY DESIGN AND PRODUCTION

3.0

Y

T

AEM716

HUMAN ENGINEERING AND SAFETY

3.0

Y

T

AEM717

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND CONCIOUSNESS

3.0

Y

T

MEM728

MEM729

ADDITIVE MANUFACT. FOR 3D PRINTING

ADD. MANUFACT. FOR 3D PRINTING LAB.

2.0

1.0

Y

Y

T

P

DAIRY ENGINEERING SPECIALIZATION

AEM714

AGRICULTURE DATA ANALYTICS

3.0

Y

T

AEM716

HUMAN ENGINEERING AND SAFETY

3.0

Y

T

AEM717

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND CONCIOUSNESS

3.0

Y

T

AEM718

NUTRITIONAL MANAGEMENT IN DAIRY FARM

3.0

Y

T

MEM728

MEM729

ADDITIVE MANUFACT. FOR 3D PRINTING

ADD. MANUFACT. FOR 3D PRINTING LAB.

2.0

1.0

Y

Y

T

P

AGRITECH & ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPECIALIZATION

AEM714

AGRICULTURE DATA ANALYTICS

3.0

Y

T

AEM716

HUMAN ENGINEERING AND SAFETY

3.0

Y

T

AEM717

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND CONCIOUSNESS

3.0

Y

T

AEM719

UAV IN AGRICULTURE

3.0

Y

T

AEM720

SENSORS AND MICRO CONTROLLERS

3.0

Y

T

MEM728

MEM729

ADDITIVE MANUFACT. FOR 3D PRINTING

ADD. MANUFACT. FOR 3D PRINTING LAB.

2.0

1.0

Y

Y

T

P

C NO

COURSE TITLE

Credits

ES Exam.

T/P

AEM801

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING PROJECT II

8.0

Y

P

AEM802

MINOR PROJECT-II

1.0

Y

P

CAC881

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

3.0

N

P

#

STREAM WISE CORE COURSES

3.0

Y

T

*

STREAM WISE FIRST OPTIONAL COURSES

3.0

Y

T

**

STREAM WISE SECOND OPTIONAL COURSES

3.0

Y

T

***

STREAM WISE THIRD OPTIONAL COURSES

3.0

Y

T

TOTAL CREDITS

24.0

MAINSTREAM AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

AEM803

HORTICULTURE CROP MANAGEMENT

3.0

Y

T

DAIRY ENGINEERING SPECIALIZATION

AEM804

FOOD PLANT DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT

3.0

Y

T

AGRITECH & ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPECIALIZATION

AEM805

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR & ANALYSIS

3.0

Y

T

MAINSTREAM AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

AEM804

FOOD PLANT DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT

3.0

Y

T

AEM806

PRECISION FARMING TECHNIQUES FOR FIELD AND

PROTECTED CROP PRODUCTION

3.0

Y

T

AEM807

POSTHARVEST ENGINEERING OF HORTICULTURE CROPS

3.0

Y

T

AEM808

PLASTIC APPLICATION IN AGRICULTURE

3.0

Y

T

AEM809

MECHATRONICS

3.0

Y

T

Any course from an online source subjected to approval of HOD

DAIRY ENGINEERING SPECIALIZATION

AEM808

PLASTIC APPLICATION IN AGRICULTURE

3.0

Y

T

AEM809

MECHATRONICS

3.0

Y

T

AEM810

DEVELOPMENT OF PROCESSED PRODUCTS

3.0

Y

T

Any course from an online source subjected to approval of HOD

AGRITECH & ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPECIALIZATION

AEM804

FOOD PLANT DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT

3.0

Y

T

AEM811

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT

3.0

Y

T

AEM812

PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS IN AGRICULTURE

3.0

Y

T

Any course from an online source subjected to approval of HOD

MAINSTREAM AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

AEM813

WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT

3.0

Y

T

AEM814

HYDRAULIC DRIVES AND CONTROLS

3.0

Y

T

AEM815

WASTE AND BYPRODUCT UTILIZATION

3.0

Y

T

AEM816

SOFT COMPUTING IN AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS

3.0

Y

T

AEM817

SPRINKLER AND MICRO IRRIGATION SYSTEM

3.0

Y

T

Any course from an online source subjected to approval of HOD

DAIRY ENGINEERING SPECIALIZATION

AEM818

PROCESS EQUIPMENT DESIGN

3.0

Y

T

AEM819

PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY

3.0

Y

T

AEM816

SOFT COMPUTING IN AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS

3.0

Y

T

Any course from an online source subjected to approval of HOD

AGRITECH & ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPECIALIZATION

AEM816

SOFT COMPUTING IN AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS

3.0

Y

T

MEM824

TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT

3.0

Y

T

Any course from an online source subjected to approval of HOD

AEM820

WATER HARVESTING AND SOIL CONSERVATION

STRUCTURES

3.0

Y

T

AEM821

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR LAND AND WATER

MANAGEMENT

3.0

Y

T

AEM822

PRECISION AGRICULTURE AND SYSTEM MANAGEMENT

3.0

Y

T

AEM823

PHOTOVOLTAIC TECHNOLOGY AND SYSTEMS

3.0

Y

T

EEM811

ROBOTICS

3.0

Y

T

MEM809

NANO-TECHNOLOGY & NANO-COMPUTING

3.0

Y

T

MEM811

FUTURES STUDIES

3.0

Y

T

MEM814

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

3.0

Y

T

MEM827

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

3.0

Y

T

Any course from an online source subjected to approval of HOD

COURSE

NUMBER

COURSE TITLE

Credits

End sem.

Exam.

Theory/

Practical

AEM301

PRINCIPLES OF AGRONOMY

2.0

Y

T

AEM302

AGRONOMYLAB

1.0

Y

P

AEM303

SOIL MECHANICS

3.0

Y

T

AEM304

SOIL TECH LAB

1.5

Y

P

EEM301

BASIC ELECTRONICS

3.0

Y

T

EEM302

BASIC ELECTRONICS LAB

1.0

Y

P

EEM303

DATA STRUCTURE

3.0

Y

T

MEM307

MECHANICS OF SOLIDS AND FLUIDS

3.0

Y

T

MEM308

MATERIAL TESTING AND FLUIDS LAB

1.0

Y

P

MAM381

ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS III

3.0

Y

T

ENH381

ENGLISH III

3.0

Y

T

EGC381

PRODUCT MANUFACTURING PROJECT

1.5

Y

P

EGC382

PRACTICAL TRAINING

2.0

Y

P

GKC381

SC. METH., GK,& CURRENT AFFAIRS III

1.0

N

T

Total Credits

29.0

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AEM 301

PRINCIPLES OF AGRONOMY

2

2

Objectives:

1: To understand the features of local weeds.

2: To understand about the economic importance of local wild plants. 3: To learn about the weed management methods.

4: To study about the crop-weed competition.

5.   To study about herbicides and their types.

6.   To understand about concept of the allelopathy and problem of herbicide resistance.

Course Outcomes (CO):

After completion of the course, students will be able to:

1.        Identify local wild plants and their economic importance.

2.        Understand about the most appropriate method of weed control.

3.        Understanding the various irrigation and fertigation management practices.

4.        Able to select best performing herbicide and effective concentration

5.        Understand about types of showing, intercultural operations and harvesting procedures of crops.

Unit No.

Topics to be Covered

Learning Outcomes

1.

Agronomy and its scope, seeds and sowing, tillage and tilth, crop density and geometry.

Student will learn about quality seeds, sowing and field preparation methods.

To learn about importance of spacing between plants and sowing patterns  in  enhancing

crop production.

2.

Crop nutrition, manures and fertilizers, nutrient use efficiency.

Student will learn about different types of fertilizers used in agriculture.

Calculations of recommended dose fertilizers for different crops.

3.

Water resources, soil-plant-water relationship, crop water requirement, water use efficiency, irrigation- scheduling criteria and methods, quality of irrigation water, water logging.

Student will learn about importance of water in crop production.

To understand efficient irrigations methods.

Problems related to irrigation water       and                  their                  possible

solutions.

4.

Weeds- importance, classification, crop weed competition, concepts of weed management-principles and methods, herbicides- classification, selectivity and resistance, allelopathy.

Students will be able to understand about weed problem and methods to control it.

Concept of herbicides their types and mode of action.

Learn        about        concept   of allelopathy  and  its  role  in

agronomy.

5.

Growth and development of crops, factors affecting growth and development, plant ideotypes, cropping systems, crop rotation and its principles, adaptation and distribution of crops, crop management technologies in problematic areas, harvesting and threshing of crops.

To understand about growth and development of crop and associated factors affecting it.

About importance of herbicide & crop rotation in managing resistance.

To know about harvesting indices

and methods of harvesting.

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AEM 302

PRINCIPLES OF AGRONOMY (LAB)

1

1

Objectives:

1.        Identification of crops and their varieties

2.        Identification of seeds and manures

3.        Identification of fertilizers and their applications

4.        Identification of weeds and their control methods

5.        Practice of ploughing and Practice of Puddling

6.        Study of seed viability and germination test

7.        Seed extraction techniques; identification of important pests and diseases and their control

8.        Numerical exercises on fertilizer requirement, plant population, herbicides and water requirement

9.        Use of tillage implements-reversible plough, one way plough, harrow, leveler, seed drill

Course Outcomes (CO):

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

1.        Understand the fundamental concepts regarding the identification of crops and their different varieties.

2.        Learns about manures, fertilizers and their application methods.

3.        Able to identify weeds and understand their controlling methods

4.        Learn about the seed sowing, viability, germination methods, their extraction techniques and can also able to learns about the control methods for pest and diseases.

5.        Understand the numerical approach on fertilizer requirement, herbicides and water requirement

6.        Learn about the tillage implementation with different ploughing methods

Unit No.

Topics to be Covered

Learning Outcomes

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Identification of crops and their varieties and Identification of seeds and manures

Understand the fundamental concepts regarding the identification of crops and their different varieties

Identification of fertilizers and their applications.

Learns  about  manures,  fertilizers  and  their

Identification of weeds and their control methods

application methods.

Able to identify weeds and understand their

controlling methods

Practice of ploughing and Practice of Puddling. Study of seed viability and germination test

To learn and solve the problems related to the Practice of ploughing.

Learn about the seed sowing, viability, germination methods, their extraction techniques and can also able to learns about the control methods for pest

and diseases

Seed extraction techniques; identification of important

pests and diseases and their control

To analyze and solve problems related fertilizer,

herbicide and water requirement

Numerical exercises on fertilizer requirement, plant

population, herbicides and water requirement

To analyze about the techniques of seed extraction

and learn about pest and diseases

Use of tillage implements-reversible plough, one way

plough, harrow, leveler, seed drill

To understand used of tillage in agronomy.

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AEM303

Soil Mechanics

3

3

Objectives:

1.     To understand the genesis of soil, types of parent rocks and minerals, and classify soils based on taxonomy and physical properties.

2.     To explore soil colloids, ion exchange processes, organic matter decomposition, and the influence of pH and salinity on nutrient availability and soil fertility.

3.     To introduce fundamental concepts of soil mechanics, including phase relationships, stress analysis, and seepage flow through soils using flow nets.

4.     To develop knowledge of soil strength, compaction, shear testing methods, and failure theories relevant to geotechnical behavior.

5.     To analyze soil consolidation behavior, evaluate field compaction techniques, estimate earth pressure, and assess slope stability using theoretical models.

Course Outcomes (CO):

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

1.     Understand soil genesis, classification systems, and analyze physical and colloidal properties critical to soil behavior.

2.     Analyze soil chemistry, nutrient availability, and the role of organic matter and fertilizers in maintaining soil fertility.

3.     Apply principles of soil mechanics to assess soil stress, classify soils, and analyze seepage through flow net construction.

4.     Determine shear strength parameters and compaction characteristics of soils using standard geotechnical testing methods.

5.     Analyze consolidation behavior, calculate earth pressure, and evaluate slope stability for effective

geotechnical design.

Unit No.

Topics to be Covered

Learning Outcomes

1.

Soil genesis and classification - Nature and origin of soil; soil forming rocks and minerals, their classification and composition, soil forming processes, classification of soils – soil taxonomy orders, Important soil physical properties; and their importance; soil particle distribution. Soil colloids– their composition,properties and origin of charge.

Understand the processes of soil formation and classify soils based on taxonomy and physical properties.

To analyze the properties and behavior of soil colloids, including their composition and charge

characteristics.

2.

ion exchange in soil and nutrient availability, Soil organic matter – its composition and decomposition, effect on soil fertility, Soil reaction – acidic, saline and sodic soils; quality or irrigation water; essential plants nutrients – their functions and deficiency symptoms in plants;important inorganic fertilizers and their reactions in soils, Use of saline and sodic water for crop production, Gypsum requirement for reclamation of sodic soils and neutralising RSC; Liquid fertilizers and their solubility and compatibility.

To assess the impact of soil reactions, organic matter, and fertilizers on nutrient availability and soil health.

Evaluate the management of saline and sodic soils using gypsum and compatible fertilizers for sustainable crop

production.

3.

Introduction of soil mechanics, field of soil mechanics, phase diagram, physical and index properties of soil, classification of soils, effective and neutral stress, elementary concept of Boussinesq and Wester guards analysis, new mark influence chart.Seepage Analysis; Quick condition-two dimensional flow-Laplace equation, Velocity potential and stream function, Flow net construction.

Describe the basic concepts of soil mechanics including phase diagrams and soil classification.

To analyze seepage through soils using flow nets and fundamental principles of seepage

analysis.

4.

Shear strength, Mohr stress circle, theoretical relationship between principle stress circle, theoretical relationship between principal stress, Mohr coulomb failure theory, effective stress principle. Determination of shear parameters by direct shear test, triangle test & vane shear test.Compaction, composition of soils standard and modified protector test.

Understand shear strength parameters using Mohr’s circle and failure theories in soil.

Perform and interpret results of direct shear, triaxial, and vane shear tests to determine soil

behavior under stress.

5.

abbot compaction andJodhpur mini compaction test field compaction method and control.Consolidation of soil: Consolidation of soils, one dimensional consolidation spring analogy, Terzaghi’s theory, Laboratory consolidation test, calculation of void ratio and coefficient of volume change, Taylor’s and Casagrande’s method, determination of coefficient of consolidation.Earth pressure, Rankine’s theory of earth pressure, Stability of slopes, Taylor’s stability number.

To apply compaction methods and evaluate field compaction using laboratory and field techniques.

To analyze soil consolidation and earth pressure theories to assess slope stability and

design soil structures.

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AEM304

Soil Tech Lab

2

1

Objectives:

1.       To impart skills in the identification of rocks, minerals, and soil profiles for understanding soil genesis and classification.

2.       To enable students to perform laboratory and field tests for determining physical, chemical, and engineering properties of soils.

3.       To develop competencies in analyzing soil fertility through organic carbon and macro-nutrient (N, P, K) estimation.

4.       To train students in evaluating soil and water quality parameters essential for sustainable land and water management.

5.       To introduce geotechnical testing methods such as Atterberg limits, permeability, shear strength, and

compaction to assess soil behavior under various conditions.

Course Outcomes (CO):

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

1.       Identify rocks and minerals and analyze soil profiles in the field to classify soil types and understand parent materials.

2.       Collect representative soil samples and determine key soil physical properties such as bulk density, particle density, porosity, and moisture content.

3.       Analyze soil samples for chemical properties including organic carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to assess soil fertility.

4.       Perform standard geotechnical tests such as Atterberg limits, permeability, compaction, and shear strength to determine soil behavior for agricultural and engineering applications.

5.       Evaluate water quality and determine gypsum requirement and nutrient deficiencies to provide

recommendations for soil and crop management.

Unit No.

Topics to be Covered

Learning Outcomes

1.

Identification of rocks and minerals; Examination of soil profile in the field

To identify common rocks and minerals and analyze soil profiles in the field to interpret

soil formation and classification.

2.

Collection of Soil Sample; Determination of bulk density; particle density and porosity of soil;

To collect representative soil samples and determine soil physical properties such as

bulk density, particle density, and porosity.

3.

Determination of organic carbon of soil; Determination of Nitrogen, Determination of Phosphorus and Determination of Potassium;

To analyze soil samples to determine their organic carbon content and major nutrients  (N,  P,  K)  using  standard

laboratory methods.

4.

Identification of nutrient deficiency symptoms of crops in the field; Determination of gypsum requirement of sodic soils;

To identify nutrient deficiency symptoms in crops and evaluate the gypsum requirement for reclaiming sodic soils.

5.

Determination of water quality parameters.Determination of water content of soil/determination of specific gravity of soil

To assess water quality and determine soil moisture content and specific gravity using standard techniques.

6.

Determination of field density of soil by core cutter method; Determination of field density by sand replacement method

To determine the in-situ field density of soil using core cutter and sand replacement methods.

7.

Grain size analysis by sieving (Dry sieve analysis); Grain size analysis by hydrometer method

To perform grain size distribution analysis of soil using dry sieving and hydrometer methods to classify soil texture

8.

Determination of liquid limit by Casagrande’s method; Determination of liquid limit by cone penetrometer and plastic limit; Determination of shrinkage limit

To determine the liquid limit, plastic limit, and shrinkage limit of soils to evaluate their consistency and plasticity characteristics.

9.

. Determination of permeability by constant head method; Determination of permeability by variable head method

To measure the permeability of soil samples using constant and variable head methods  to  understand  soil  drainage

characteristics.

10.

Determination of compaction properties by standard proctor test; Determination of shear parameters by Direct shear test

To determine the compaction characteristics and shear strength parameters of soil using standard proctor

and direct shear tests.

11.

Determination of unconfined compressive strength of soil

To determine the unconfined compressive strength of cohesive soils to assess their

load-bearing capacity.

12.

Determination of shear parameters by Tri-axial test

To evaluate shear strength parameters of soils under different drainage conditions using the tri-axial test method.

13.

. Determination of consolidation properties of soils

To       determine       the           consolidation characteristics  of  soils  and  interpret

settlement behavior under applied loads.

EEM301

BASIC ELECTRONICS

EEM302

BASIC ELECTRONICS LAB

EEM303

DATA STRUCTURE

MEM307

MECHANICS OF SOLIDS AND FLUIDS

MEM308

MATERIAL TESTING AND FLUIDS LAB

MAM381

ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS III

ENH381

ENGLISH III

EGC381

PRODUCT MANUFACTURING PROJECT

EGC382

PRACTICAL TRAINING

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GKC381

Sc. Meth., GK, & Current Affairs III

1

1.0

Objectives:

1.  To familiarize students with scientific terms and concepts commonly encountered in interdisciplinary and competitive environment

2.  To build awareness about human hygiene, diseases, psychology, anatomy and the role of national and international health organizations

3.  To impart foundation knowledge on the roles and progress in the fields of IT & biotechnology in India and the world

4.  To introduce students with key scientific inventions and discoveries and the system of R&D sector in India

5.  To enhance understanding of environmental issues, pollution controls and disaster management

Course Outcomes (CO):

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

1.  Identify and explain scientific terms relevant to daily life and professional discourse

2.  Understand basics of human health, hygiene, psychological behaviour, and disease prevention

3.  Acknowledge the role of IT & biotechnology in solving global challenges

4.  Recognize the major scientific and technological developments in India and in the world

5.  Demonstrate foundational understanding of environmental conservation, types of pollution and disaster preparedness and

mitigation

Unit No.

Topics to be Covered

Learning Outcomes

1.

SCIENCE

Some basic definitions of Scientific terms.

Understanding                          basic definitions    of                     important

scientific terms

2.

SCIENCE

Human Physiology and anatomy, Hygiene, Drugs, Diseases, Health Organizations.

To study basics of human hygiene, anatomy use of

dugs and health systems

3.

SCIENCE

Information Technology - basic terminology, development in India, Biotechnology - basic terminology, important centres in India and World.

To learn the basic aspects of information technology and

biotechnology

4.

SCIENCE

Inventions and discoveries, Indian Space Programmes, Atomic energy in India, Research centres and Laboratories in India.

To learn about various discoveries and inventions and to get updates on R&D

in India

5.

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES-POLLUTION AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Definition, Causes, Effects and Control Measures of Air, Water, Soil, Marine, Noise and Thermal Pollution, Radiation Pollution, Nuclear Hazards, Solid Waste Management, Role of an Individual in Prevention of Pollution. Floods,

Earthquake, Cyclone and Land Slides.

To understand basics of environmental pollution and disaster management

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AEM401

Farm Machinery and Equipment- I

3

1

0

3

Objectives:

1.    To classify farm machinery and their roles in crop production operations, including hitching systems.

2.    To explain seed-bed preparation and the machinery used for different tillage types

3.    To calculate draft and power requirements for tillage machines and identify their components

4.    To adjust sowing and planting equipment, including drills and planters

5.    To assess materials and heat treatments used in agricultural machinery construction

Course Outcomes (CO):

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

CO-1: To classify different types of farm machinery, understanding their specific functions and roles in various unit operations of crop production.

CO-2: To explain the principles of seed-bed preparation, including the classification and functions of various tillage machines, such as mould-board ploughs, disc ploughs, and chisel ploughs.

C0-3: To calculate field capacities, field efficiency, and the economics of machinery usage, and apply these calculations to compare the benefits of owning versus hiring farm machinery.

CO-4: To analyze the power requirements and draft measurements for various tillage tools, and evaluate how different hitching systems and controls impact the performance of farm machinery.

CO-5: To assess the suitability of different materials and heat treatment processes used in the construction of farm machinery, evaluating their properties in the context of agricultural applications.

CO-6: To evaluate and adjust various sowing and planting equipment for optimal performance and crop establishment.

Unit No

Topics to be Covered

Learning Outcomes

1.

Introduction to farm mechanization. Classification of farm machines. Unit operations in crop production. Identification and selection of machines for various operations on the farm. Hitching systems and controls of farm machinery. Calculation of field capacities and field efficiency. Calculations for economics of machinery usage, comparison of ownership with hiring of

machines

Students will analyze and select suitable farm machinery for crop production, calculate field capacities and efficiencies, and evaluate the economics of machinery ownership versus hiring.

2.

Introduction to seed-bed preparation and its classification. Familiarization with land reclamation and earth moving equipment. Introduction to machines used for primary tillage, secondary tillage, rotary tillage, deep tillage and minimum tillage.

Students will classify and evaluate seed-bed preparation methods and tillage machines, including earthmoving equipment.

3.

Measurement of draft of tillage tools and calculations for power requirement for the tillage machines. Introduction to tillage machines like mould -board plough, disc plough, chisel plough, sub-soiler, harrows, cultivators, Identification of major functional components. Attachments with tillage machinery.

Students will measure draft and calculate power requirements for various tillage machines while identifying their major components and attachments.

4.

Introduction to sowing, planting & transplanting equipment. Introduction to seed drills, no-till drills, and strip-till drills. Introduction to planters, bed-planters and other planting equipment. Study of types of furrow openers and metering systems in drills and planters. Calibration of seed-drills/ planters. Adjustments during operation.

Students will evaluate and calibrate various sowing and planting equipment, including seed drills and planters, while understanding their components and adjustments for optimal performance.

5.

Introduction to materials used in construction of farm machines. Heat treatment processes and their requirement in farm machines. Properties of materials used for critical and functional components of agricultural machines. Introduction to steels and alloys for agricultural application. Identification of heat treatment processes specially for the agricultural machinery components.

Students will analyze the materials and heat treatment processes used in the construction of farm machinery, evaluating their properties for critical and functional components in agricultural applications.

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AEM402

Farm Machinery & Equipment-1 Lab

2

1

Objectives:

1.       To familiarize students with various farm implements and tools, their functions, and appropriate usage in agricultural operations.

2.       To develop understanding of hitching systems and machinery management problems, including operational efficiency and cost analysis.

3.       To provide hands-on experience with primary and secondary tillage machinery, including their construction, operation, and adjustment procedures.

4.       To build skills in calculating power and draft requirements for different tillage and planting machinery under various soil conditions.

5.       To introduce students to materials used in agricultural machinery, including their properties and the heat

treatment processes for critical components.

Course Outcomes (CO):

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

1.       Identify different farm implements and tools, and explain their specific applications in agricultural operations.

2.       Demonstrate knowledge of hitching systems and solve basic problems related to machinery management for optimized farm equipment use.

3.       Explain the construction, operation, and adjustment procedures of primary and secondary tillage machinery.

4.       Calculate the draft and power requirements for various tillage and sowing equipment to enhance field efficiency.

5.       Identify materials used in agricultural machinery and describe heat treatment processes critical to

enhancing machinery performance and lifespan.

Unit No.

Topics to be Covered

Learning Outcomes

1

Familiarization with different farm implements and tools

Identify and describe the functions of various farm implements and tools used in agricultural practices.

2

Study of hitching systems, Problems on

machinery management

Explain different hitching systems and apply machinery

management principles to solve operational problems.

3

Study of primary and secondary tillage machinery – construction, operation,

adjustments

Demonstrate     knowledge     of                       the                 construction, operation, and adjustment techniques of primary and

secondary tillage machinery.

4

Primary and secondary tillage machinery - calculations of power and draft requirements.

Calculate the draft and power requirements for efficient operation of tillage machinery in varying field conditions.

5

Study of sowing and planting equipment – construction, types,

Differentiate between various types of sowing and planting equipment based on their construction and

working principles.

6

Calculation for calibration and adjustments of sowing and planting equipment

Perform calibration and adjustment calculations to ensure accurate seed and fertilizer application

7

Study of transplanters – paddy, vegetable, etc

Describe the working and operational features of different types of transplanters used for paddy and

vegetable crops.

8

Identification of materials of construction in agricultural machinery

and study of material properties

Identify materials used in agricultural machinery and explain    their    properties                relevant                to         machine

performance.

9

Study of heat treatment processes subjected to critical components of agricultural machinery

Explain the purpose and methods of heat treatment processes applied to enhance the durability of critical machinery components.

Engineering Properties of Agricultural Produce

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AEM403

Engineering Properties of Agricultural Produce

2

1

0

2

Objectives:

1.       To introduce the engineering properties of agricultural produce, including shape, size, density, porosity, thermal properties , and their relevance in post-harvest handling and processing.

2.       To understand the mechanical properties of agricultural materials, such as friction, rolling resistance, terminal velocity, and aerodynamics, and their effect on material flow and handling.

3.       To learn about rheological properties, including force, deformation, and the behavior of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids in food processing.

4.       To study the electrical properties of agricultural produce, including dielectric loss factor, conductivity, and dielectric constant, and methods for their determination.

5.       To apply engineering properties in the design and operation of handling, processing machines, and storage structures,

optimizing efficiency and reducing losses.

Course Outcomes (CO):

CO1: Analyze the classification and significance of agricultural produce properties, such as shape, size, density, and porosity, to assess their impact on processing and storage efficiency.

Co2: Apply thermal properties knowledge, like heat capacity and conductivity, to assess energy needs and thermal behavior in handling and storage of agricultural products.

CO3: Evaluate frictional and aerodynamic factors to optimize flow and handling of granular agricultural materials.

CO4: Differentiate rheological behaviors, like Newtonian, Non-Newtonian, viscoelastic, and thixotropic, to understand fluid and semi-fluid agricultural products in processing.

CO5: Design efficient processing and storage systems using electrical properties and engineering characteristics to enhance

agricultural operations.

Unit

No

Topics to be Covered

Learning Outcomes

1.

Classification and importance of engineering properties of Agricultural Produce, shape, size, roundness, sphericity, volume, density, porosity, specific gravity, surface area of grains, fruits and vegetables, Thermal properties, Heat capacity, Specific heat, Thermal conductivity, Thermal diffusivity, Heat of respiration

Students will analyze the engineering properties of agricultural produce and their relevance in post-harvest handling, storage, and processing.

2.

Co-efficient of thermal expansion, Friction in agricultural materials; Static friction, Kinetic friction, rolling resistance, angle of internal friction, angle of repose, Flow of bulk granular materials, Aero dynamics of agricultural products, drag coefficients, terminal velocity.

Students will be able to assess the frictional and aerodynamic properties of agricultural products, and their influence on the handling and processing of agricultural materials.

3.

Rheological properties; force, deformation, stress, strain, elastic, plastic and viscous behaviour, Newtonian and Non-Newtonian liquid, Visco-elasticity, Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluid, Pseudo-plastic,

Students will analyze rheological properties, differentiate between Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluids, and evaluate viscoelastic behavior  and  pseudo-plastic  fluids  in

agricultural processes.

4.

Dilatant, Thixotropic, Rheopectic and Bingham Plastic Foods, Flow curves. Electrical properties; dielectric loss factor, loss tangent, A.C. conductivity and dielectric constant, method of determination.

Students will analyze the rheological behavior of food materials, interpret flow curves, and assess the electrical properties of food materials in food science applications.

5.

Application of engineering properties in handling processing machines and storage structures

Students will apply engineering properties of agricultural materials to enhance the design and operation of handling, processing, and

storage systems.

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AEM404

Irrigation Engineering

3

1

0

3

Objectives:

1.    To study the concept and sources of irrigation and assess the impacts of irrigation projects

2.    To learn different techniques of flow measurements and design water conveyance systems for irrigation

3.    To conduct appropriate levelling design according to land conditions for efficient irrigation applications

4.    To apply soil plant water relationship for irrigation scheduling and effective water management at the fields

5.    To differentiate between the adaptability of different surface irrigation methods

Course Outcomes (CO):

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

CO1: To understand the significance of irrigation schemes in the development of a country and to assess the environmental impacts of irrigation projects

CO2: To quantify irrigation water at farms and to plan for water conveyance systems for irrigation for equitable and uniform water applications

CO3: To execute land grading and levelling design for appropriate land preparations and to estimate the cost for earthwork

CO4: To apply the concepts of soil-plant-water relationships to design an irrigation system specific to soil, crop and weather conditions

CO5: To suggest appropriate surface irrigation method for a given condition and to execute irrigation scheduling for

optimal water use

Unit No

Topics to be Covered

Learning Outcomes

1.

IRRIGATION SCHEMES IN INDIA

Irrigation-definition and purpose; Major and medium irrigation schemes of India; Environmental impact of irrigation projects; Sources of irrigation water; Present status of development and utilization of different water resources of the country

The student will be able to understand environmental impacts of irrigation projects

2.

OPEN CHANNEL WATER CONVEYANCE

Measurement of irrigation water: weir, flumes and orifices and other methods; Open channel water conveyance system : design and lining of irrigation field channels; On farm structures for water conveyance, control & distribution

The student will be able to design open channel conveyance system for irrigation

3.

UNDERGROUND PIPE CONVEYANCE AND LAND LEVELLING

Underground pipe conveyance system: components and design; Land grading: criteria for land levelling, land levelling design methods; Estimation of earth work

The student will be able to design underground pipe conveyance system and estimate earthwork work for land levelling

4.

SOIL WATER PLANT RELATIONSHIPS

Soil water plant relationship: soil properties influencing irrigation management; Soil water movement and Infiltration; Soil water potential, soil moisture characteristics, soil moisture constants; Measurement of soil moisture; Moisture stress and plant response

The student will be able to apply soil water plant relationships for design and management of irrigation systems

5.

IRRIGATION SCHEDULING AND IRRIGATION METHODS

Concept of evapotranspiration (ET), measurement and estimation of ET; Water and irrigation requirement of crops-depth of irrigation, frequency of irrigation, irrigation efficiencies; Surface methods of water application: border, check basin and furrow irrigation-adaptability, specification and design considerations.

The student will be able to execute irrigation scheduling and design surface irrigation systems

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AEM405

Irrigation Engineering Lab

2

1

Objectives:

1.       To study about different soil moisture determination techniques and to characterize soil samples

2.       To execute land grading technique for efficient irrigation water distribution

3.       To design an underground pipeline system for irrigation water conveyance and distribution

4.       To execute irrigation scheduling and evaluate the performance of different irrigation systems

5.       To learn about different irrigation methods and its hydraulic phases for efficient field water management

Course Outcomes (CO):

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

1.       To quantify irrigation water in field channels and to estimate in-site soil moisture for evaluating irrigation system performance

2.       To determine physical soil attributes and to appropriately fit infiltration data into suitable model

3.       To determine soil moisture constants and evapotranspiration for efficient irrigation scheduling

4.       To plan, design and implement suitable underground pipeline system for irrigation water conveyance

5.       To design suitable irrigation methods and to plan for land grading operations for its installation

Unit No.

Topics to be Covered

Learning Outcomes

1

Measurement of soil moisture by different soil moisture measuring instruments

To study about different methods of soil moisture estimation

2

Measurement of irrigation water

To learn about different techniques of measurement of irrigation water

3

Measurement of infiltration characteristics

To fit infiltration data into suitable model

infiltration by inflow-outflow method

4

Determination of bulk density, field capacity and wilting point

To estimate soil characteristics and soil moisture constants

5

Estimation of evapotranspiration

To understand calculation of evapotranspiration by different methods

6.

Land grading methods

To execute land grading in agricultural lands for laying irrigation systems

7.

Design of underground pipeline system

To design different components of underground water conveyance system for irrigation

8.

Estimation of irrigation efficiency

To determine efficiency of irrigation methods under different conditions

9.

Study of advance, recession and computation of infiltration opportunity time

To study about the hydraulic processes of surface irrigations for efficient water management

10.

Evaluation of irrigation methods

To evaluate the performance of different surface irrigation systems

CEM404

GEOMATICS I

CEM405

GEOMATICS LAB

MEM404

MECHANICS OF MACHINES

MEM405

MECHANICS OF MACHINES LAB

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MEM410

Heat and Mass Transfer

3

3

Objectives:

1.       Identify the important modes of heat transfer and their applications.

2.       Formulate and apply the general three-dimensional heat conduction equations.

3.       Analyse the thermal systems with internal heat generation and lumped heat capacitance.

4.       Understand the mechanism of convective heat transfer

5.       Determine the radiative heat transfer between surfaces.

6.       Understand the types and working of heat exchangers with determination of effectiveness.

Course Outcomes (CO):

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

1.       To be able to understand various model of heat transfer in solid liquid and gas

2.       To be able to learn understand and apply general heat conduction equation in cartesian and cylindrical co-ordinates to simple problems.

3.       To learn and understand heat flow through composite plane wall and sphere and two-dimensional steady state conduction.

4.       To understand and learn various concepts of forced convection, momentum equation and its solution for hydrodynamic boundary layer over a flat plate.

5.       To learn and understand thermal radiation in black, grey and real surfaces. planks distribution law, vein’s law, stephen', boltzmann law, kirchhoff’s law, radiations shield and shape factors and understand basic

concept and types of heat exchanges and their recent applications.

Unit No.

Topics to be Covered

Learning Outcomes

1.

Concept, modes of heat transfer, thermal conductivity of materials, measurement. General differential equation of conduction. One dimensional steady state conduction through plane and composite

walls, tubes and spheres with and without heat generation.

To understand modes of heat transfer. To apply the basic laws of heat transfer.

2.

Electrical analogy. Insulation materials. Fins, Free and forced

convection. Newton’s law of cooling, heat transfer coefficient in

convection.

To analyze and evaluate the heat transfer through conduction mode.

3.

Dimensional analysis of free and forced convection. Useful non dimensional numbers. Equation of laminar boundary layer on flat plate and in a tube. Laminar forced convection on a flat plate and

in a tube. Combined free and forced convection.

To create, apply and evaluate the heat transfer through convection.

4.

Introduction. Absorptivity, reflectivity and transmissivity of radiation. Black body and monochromatic radiation, Planck’s law, Stefan-Boltzman law, Kirchoff’s law, grey bodies and emissive power, solid angle, intensity of radiation. Radiation exchange between blacksurfaces, geometric configuration factor. Heat transfer analysis involving conduction, convection and radiation by

networks.

To understand and evaluate the radiative heat transfer.

5.

Types of heat exchangers, fouling factor, log mean temperature difference, heat exchanger performance, transfer units. Heat exchanger analysis restricted to parallel and counter flow heat exchangers.Steady state molecular diffusion in fluids at rest and in laminar flow, Flick’s law, mass transfer coefficients. Reynold’s

analogy.

To analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of heat exchangers.

ENH481

ENGLISH IV

EGC481

INDUSTRIAL VISIT

Core

GKC481

SC. METH., G.K., & CURRENT AFFAIRS IV

1

0

0

1

Objectives:

1.       To provide an overview of the current status of agriculture at the national and international levels

2.       To familiarize students with government policies that influence agricultural practices and rural development.

3.       To introduce major agricultural and water management research institutions and their contributions.

4.       To explore recent technological advancements in agriculture, including digital, mechanized, and sustainable farming techniques.

5.       To develop the ability to analyze and evaluate real-world case studies and research articles on modern agriculture technologies.

Course Outcomes (CO):

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

CO1: Describe the current trends, challenges, and opportunities in agriculture globally and within India.

CO2: Analyze the impact of government policies and schemes on agricultural productivity and rural development.

CO3: Identify key institutions and their roles in promoting research and innovation in agriculture and water management.

CO4: Explain and evaluate recent developments in agricultural technologies, such as precision farming, ICT applications, and climate-smart practices.

CO5: Critically review and present insights from case studies and research publications in the field of agricultural technology.

Unit No

Topics to be Covered

Learning Outcomes

1.

Current agriculture status-National and International

·       Students will able to summarize statistical and factual data to assess national and global agricultural scenarios.

·       Students will able to interpret and discuss major government schemes like PM-KISAN, MSP policies, Agri-Infrastructure Fund, etc.

·       Students will able to recognize the contributions of institutions such as ICAR, IARI, NABARD, and CGWB in agriculture and water management.

·       Students will able to understand and articulate technological innovations like remote sensing, AI in agriculture, and improved irrigation systems.

2.

Government policies related to agriculture

3.

Major institutions or research institutions related to agriculture & water management

4.

Recent developments in Agriculture technologies

5.

Study of case studies or research articles related to agriculture technologies

·       Students will able to analyze scholarly articles or real case studies to draw conclusions about technology adoption and its impact on agriculture.

CAC481

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

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CORE COURSE

UHC401

Universal Human Values

3

1

0

3

Objectives:

1.    To facilitate students in understanding themselves and their aspirations

2.    To help students identify and internalize universal human values

3.    To promote understanding of harmonious relationships at all levels

4.    To encourage sustainable practices in harmony with nature

5.    To instill ethical principles in professional and personal life

Course Outcomes (CO):

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

CO1: To understand the fundamental human aspirations and the means to achieve them CO2: To gain insights into the self and its relationships with the body

CO3: To build and maintain trustful and respectful relationships in family and society

CO4: To recognize the importance of living in harmony with nature and adopt sustainable practices

CO5: To demonstrate ethical behavior in personal and professional domains, guided by universal human values

Unit No

Topics to be Covered

Learning Outcomes

1.

NEED, BASIC GUIDELINES, CONTENT & PROCESS FOR VALUES EDUCATION

Right Understanding, Relationship and Physical Facility (Holistic Development and the Role of Education), Understanding Value Education, Self-exploration as the Process for Value Education, Continuous Happiness and Prosperity – the Basic Human Aspirations, Happiness and Prosperity – Current Scenario, Method to Fulfil the Basic Human Aspirations

The student will be able to understand the necessity of value education in personal and professional life

The student will be able to comprehend the process of self-exploration and its role in value education

The student will be able to identify the basic human spirations and the means to fulfill them

2.

UNDERSTANDING HARMONY IN THE HUMAN BEING-HARMONY IN MYSELF

Understanding Human being as the Co-existence of the Self and

the Body, Distinguishing between the Needs of the Self and the Body, The Body as an Instrument of the Self, Understanding Harmony in the Self, Harmony of the Self with the Body, Programme to ensure self-regulation and Health

The student will be able to recognize the co-existence of the self and the body

The student will be able to differentiate between the needs of the self and the body The student will be able to develop a holistic understanding of personal wellbeing and harmony

3.

UNDERSTANDING HARMONY IN THE FAIMLY AND SOCIETY-HARMONY IN HUMAN-HUMAN RELATIONSHIP

Harmony in the Family – the Basic Unit of Human Interaction, Trust' – the Foundational Value in Relationship, 'Respect' – as the Right Evaluation, Other Feelings, Justice in Human-to-Human Relationship, Understanding Harmony in the Society, Vision for the Universal Human Order

The student will be able to appreciate the importance of trust and respect in relationships

The student will be able to understand the role of family and society in nurturing human values

The student will be able to analyze the

impact of harmonious relationships on societal well-being

4.

UNDERSTANDING HARMONY IN THE NATURE AND EXISTENCE-WHOLE EXISTENCE AS CO-EXISTENCE

Understanding Harmony in the Nature, Interconnectedness, self-regulation and Mutual Fulfilment among the Four Orders of Nature, Realizing Existence as Co-existence at All Levels, The Holistic Perception of Harmony in Existence

The student will be able to understand the interrelation between human beings and nature

The student will be able to comprehend the concept of co-existence in the natural order The student will be able to recognize the significance  of  sustainable  living  and

environmental harmony

5.

IMPLICATIONS OF HOLISTIC UNDERSTANDING OF HARMONY ON PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

Natural Acceptance of Human Values, Definitiveness of (Ethical) Human Conduct, A Basis for Humanistic Education, Humanistic Constitution and Universal Human Order, Competence in Professional Ethics, Holistic Technologies, Production Systems and Management Models-Typical Case Studies, Strategies for Transition towards Value-based Life and Profession

The student will be able to apply the understanding of human values in professional settings

The student will be able to develop aa sense of ethical responsibility in professional conduct

The student will be able to promote humanistic values in organizational and societal contexts

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Core

AEW401

Operation and Maintenance of Farm Equipment

0

0

4

4

Objectives:

1.       Identify and describe the functions of tools, equipment, and machines used in farm machinery repair.

2.       Demonstrate safety precautions and first aid in handling and repairing farm machinery.

3.       Dismantle, inspect, repair, and reassemble farm implements like MB plough, disc plough, and rotavator.

4.       Evaluate the condition of parts in machines like subsoilers, cultivators, and seed drills for repair or replacement.

5.       Calibrate seed/fertilizer rates for seed drills and adjust reapers and threshers after reassembly.

Course Outcomes (CO):

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

CO-1: To identify different tools, equipment, and machines used in an agriculture farm, including their functions and repair. CO-2: To explain safety measures, first aid procedures, and government regulations related to farm equipment operation for accident prevention.

CO-3: To demonstrate correct adjustment and operation of agricultural implements like mould board ploughs, disc ploughs, and cultivators in the field.

CO-4: To compare and contrast components and functions of agricultural machines such as rotavators, seed drills, and threshers, analyzing their operational contributions.

CO-5: To evaluate the performance of advanced machinery like combine harvesters, laser levellers, and sub soilers,

recommending adjustments or improvements for enhanced efficiency.

Unit No

Topics to be Covered

Learning Outcomes

1.  Study of different tools, equipments and machines used in repair of farm equipments.

2.   Demonstrate safety precautions and first aid in handling farm machinery.

3.     Dismantle MB plough, check repair and replace its components, Assemble MB plough and conduct workshop adjustments.

4.     Dismantle disc plough, check, repair & replace their components

Assemble disc plough, adjust disc & tilt angle of disc plough.

5. Service sub soiler and dismantle chisel plough, Check, repair & replace the component

6.      Dismantle Rotavator, check repair and replace its components, Assemble Rotavator and conduct workshop adjustments.

7.     Dismantle disc harrow, check repair and replace its components, Assemble disc harrow and conduct workshop adjustments.

8.      Dismantle cultivator, check repair and replace its components, Assemble cultivator and conduct workshop adjustments.

9.   Dismantle, assemble, repair seed drills and Calibrate seed & fertilizer rates

10.   Dismantle, assemble and repair sprayers

11.    Dismantle, repair, replace components and assemble a reaper. Perform registration and alignment of reaper.

12.     Dismantle, repair, replace components and assemble thresher. Conduct workshop adjustments.

13.    Dismantle potato digger. Check, repair and replace the defective components.

1.        Students will recall and explain the functions and uses of various repair tools and machines.

2.        Students will practice safety measures and apply first aid techniques when working with machinery.

3.        Students will apply technical skills to disassemble, assess, and reassemble various farm implements.

4.        Students will analyze the wear of machine components and decide whether to repair or replace them.

5.        Students will perform calibration and adjustments based on machinery specifications and operational requirements.

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Name of Course

L

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Work Experience

AEW402

ENERGY AUDITING FOR POLYHOUSE & FARM STRUCTURES

0

0

4

2

Objectives:

1. To provide students with practical and analytical skills in polyhouse and greenhouse cultivation by studying structural calculations, soil properties, and environmental parameters. Students will compare soil moisture, bulk density, texture, specific gravity, and field capacity inside and outside the polyhouse, assess plant morphological and chlorophyll variations, and calculate total heat and cooling load within polyhouses. This course includes a hands-on visit to polyhouses at DEI for applied learning.

Course Outcomes (CO):

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

CO1: Understand the fundamental concepts of polyhouses and greenhouses and their applications in controlled-environment agriculture.

CO2: Determine the surface area and volume of a polyhouse, applying basic geometric and structural analysis skills.

CO3: Examine and compare key soil parameters—moisture content, bulk density, texture, specific gravity, and field capacity—inside and outside the polyhouse to assess the impact of controlled environments.

CO4: Evaluate the morphological parameters and chlorophyll content of plants grown inside and outside the polyhouse, demonstrating the influence of environmental conditions on plant physiology.

CO5: Analyse the total heat generated and cooling load within a polyhouse.

Practical No.

Topics to be Covered

Learning Outcomes

1.

Introduction to polyhouses and Greenhouses

Students will demonstrate an understanding of polyhouses and greenhouses, including their design, functions, and applications in controlled environment agriculture.

2.

Visit to different polyhouses at DEI.

3.

To calculate the surface area and volume of a polyhouse.

Students will develop skills to calculate the surface area and volume of a polyhouse and apply these calculations to practical applications in greenhouse management. Students will be able to assess and compare various soil properties (moisture content, bulk density, texture, specific gravity, and field capacity) inside and outside the polyhouse using standard methods.

4.

To determine and compare the moisture content of soil inside and outside the polyhouse

5.

To determine and compare the bulk density of soil inside and outside the polyhouse

6.

To determine and compare the soil texture inside and outside the polyhouse by feel method and jar method.

7.

To determine and compare the specific gravity of soil inside and outside the polyhouse

8.

To determine and compare the field capacity of soil inside and outside the polyhouse

9.

To determine and compare the morphological parameters and Chlorophyll content of a plants grown inside and outside the polyhouse

Students will be able to evaluate the effects of polyhouse environments on plant growth by analyzing the morphological parameters and chlorophyll content of any plant.

10.

To determine the total heat generated inside a polyhouse

Students will be able to calculate the total heat generated and cooling load inside a polyhouse, demonstrating an understanding of thermal dynamics and energy requirements in controlled environments.

11.

To determine the cooling load inside a polyhouse

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WORK EXPERIENCE COURSE

AEW403

Production of Biofertilizers and Nutrients

4

2

Objectives:

1.       To impart practical knowledge on preparation of various organic fertilizers including various composts and traditional formulations

2.       To develop skills for sustainable nutrient management practices through hands-on experience in biofertilizer production and field application

3.       To encourage understanding microbial cultures and their role in plant growth promotion and soil health management

4.       To enable students to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of various biofertilizers and compost methods in different agroclimatic conditions

5.       To promote self-reliant farming and entrepreneurship by equipping learners with low-cost, eco-friendly nutrient

management technologies

Course Outcomes (CO):

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

1.       Prepare different types of compost and organic fertilizers using standard protocols and locally available resources

2.       Demonstrate application techniques for biofertilizers and organic nutrients across different cropping systems and soil types

3.       Identify and manage microbial cultures such as Trichoderma and Azotobacter for enhancing soil fertility and disease resistance

4.       Analyze the quality and effectiveness of compost and biofertilizers using basic evaluation tools (germination tests, soil testing etc)

5.       Develop project ideas or models for farm-scale production of biofertilizers, suitable for smallholder and

organic farming systems

Unit No.

Topics to be Covered

Learning Outcomes

1

Preparation of Compost

Preparation, application and evaluation of compost made from organic waste

2

Preparation of vermi compost

Preparation,                          application                        and                          evaluation                        of vermicompost made from farm waste

3

Preparation of NADEP Compost

Preparation, application and evaluation of NADEP compost

4

Preparation of Shivansh organic fertilizer

Preparation, application and evaluation of Shivansh organic fertilizer

5

Preparation of liquid Jeevamrut organic fertilizer

Preparation, application and evaluation of Jeevamrut organic fertilizer

6

Preparation of solid Jeevamrut organic fertilizer

Preparation, application and evaluation of solid Jeevamrut organic fertilizer

7

Preparation of beejamrut organic fertilizer

Preparation, application and evaluation of beejamrut organic fertilizer

8

Preparation of Panchgavya organic manure

Preparation, application and evaluation of Panchgavya organic manure

9

Preparation of trichoderma and amended bio fertilizer

Preparation,      application                          and                          evaluation                          of

trichoderma and amended bio fertilizer

10

Preparation of biofertilizer with neem oil coating

Preparation, application and evaluation of biofertilizer with neem oil coating

11

Preparation of biofertilizers amended with bio-slurry

Preparation,      application                          and                          evaluation                          of

biofertilizers amended with bio-slurry

DPW 401

COMMERCIAL ART

EEW402

REPAIR OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

EEW403

3D PRINTING TECHNIQUES

EEW404

MICRO CONTROLLERS & IOT

MEW402

PHOTOGRAPHY

MEW403

REFRIGERATION & AIRCONDITIONING

C NO

COURSE TITLE

Credits

ES Exam.

T/P

AEM501

FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT II

2.0

Y

T

AEM502

FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT II LAB

1.0

Y

P

AEM503

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION ENGINEERING

2.0

Y

T

AEM504

GROUND WATER WELL AND PUMPS

3.0

Y

T

EEM507

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

3.0

Y

T

EEM508

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY LAB

1.0

Y

P

MEM

REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

3.0

Y

T

MEM

REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING LAB

1.0

Y

P

EGC581

DESIGN ENGG./ THEME DEVELOP. PROJECT

1.0

N

P

EGC582

PRACTICAL TRAINING

2.0

N

P

CRC581

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF RELIGIONS

2.0

N

T

MAINSTREAM AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

AEM507

CROP PROCESS ENGINEERING

3.0

Y

T

AEM508

POST HARVEST ENGINEERING LAB

1.0

Y

P

MAM582

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

3.0

Y

T

DAIRY ENGINEERING SPECIALIZATION

AEM509

INTRODUCTION TO DAIRY FARMING

3.0

Y

T

AEM510

DAIRY FARMING LAB

1.0

Y

P

MAM582

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

3.0

Y

T

AGRITECH & ENTREPRENEURSHIP SPECIALIZATION

AEM511

IOT IN AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS

3.0

Y

T

AEM512

IOT LAB

1.0

Y

P

MAM582

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

3.0

Y

T

TOTAL CREDITS

28.0

Course Type

Course Code

Name of Course

L

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Core

AEM501

Farm Machinery and Equipment - II

2

1

0

2

Objectives:

1.    To learn to classify plant protection equipment and calibrate sprayers for chemical application.

2.    To analyze the components of weeders and understand harvesting methods and mower functionalities.

3.    To study shear-type harvesting devices and the principles of hay conditioning and threshing systems.

4.    To differentiate between types of threshers and investigate grain combines and their performance factors.

5.    To examine root crop diggers and cotton harvesting mechanisms, including tools for harvesting vegetables and fruits.

Course Outcomes (CO):

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

CO-1: To identify and classify plant protection equipment, including sprayers, dusters, nozzles, and describe intercultural and harvesting equipment types and functions.

CO-2: To explain the operation, construction, and components of agricultural machines like weeders, mowers, reapers, threshers, and root crop diggers.

CO-3: To perform calculations for calibrating sprayers, chemical application rates, moisture content, combine losses, and root crop digger handling to optimize operations.

CO-4: To analyze performance factors of threshers and combines, including drum types, material flow, and troubleshooting techniques to enhance efficiency.

CO-5: To assess the effectiveness of harvesting mechanisms, such as cotton pickers and maize combines, by studying their

design, components, and operational principles.

Unit No

Topics to be Covered

Learning Outcomes

1.

Introduction to plant protection equipment – sprayers and dusters. Classification of sprayers and sprays. Types of nozzles. Calculations for calibration of sprayers and chemical application rates. Introduction to interculture equipment.

Students will be able to classify sprayers and dusters, understand nozzle types, and perform sprayer calibration calculations.

2.

Use of weeders – manual and powered. Study of functional requirements of weeders and main components. Familiarization of fertilizer application equipment. Study of harvesting operation – harvesting methods, harvesting terminology. Study of mowers – types, constructional details, working and adjustments.

Students will be able to differentiate between manual and powered weeders, understand their functional requirements, and familiarize themselves with fertilizer application equipment and various harvesting methods.

3.

Study of shear type harvesting devices – cutter bar, inertial forces, counter balancing, terminology, cutting pattern. Study of reapers, binders and windrowers – principle of operation and constructional details. Importance of hay conditioning, methods of hay conditioning, and calculation of moisture content of hay. Introduction to threshing systems – manual and mechanical systems. Types of threshing drums and their applications.

Students will learn the principles and construction of shear-type harvesting devices, reapers, binders, windrowers, hay conditioning methods, and threshing systems.

4.

Types of threshers- tangential and axial, their constructional details and cleaning systems. Study of factors affecting thresher performance. Study of grain combines, combine terminology, classification of grain combines, study of material flow in combines. Computation of combine losses, study of combine troubles and troubleshooting. Study of chaff cutters and capacity calculations. Study of straw combines – working principle and constructional details.

Students will understand the types, construction, and cleaning systems of threshers, factors affecting their performance, and gain knowledge of grain combines, chaff cutters, and straw combines, including troubleshooting and loss calculations.

5.

Study of root crop diggers – principle of operation, blade adjustment and approach angle, and calculation of material handled. Study of potato and groundnut diggers. Study of Cotton harvesting – Cotton harvesting mechanisms, study of cotton pickers and strippers, functional components. Study of maize harvesting combines. Introduction to vegetables and fruit harvesting equipment and tools.

Students will learn the operation principles and components of root crop diggers, cotton harvesting mechanisms, maize combines, and vegetable and fruit harvesting equipment.

Course Type

Course Code

Name of Course

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CORE

AEM502

Farm Machinery and Equipment II

2

1

Objectives:

1.     To introduce students to various plant protection and intercultural equipment used in agricultural practices.

2.     To study the design, working principles, and components of different types of sprayers and their applications.

3.     To enable students to perform accurate chemical application rate calculations for safe and efficient pesticide usage.

4.     To provide hands-on understanding of manual and powered weeding tools and their performance characteristics.

5.    To familiarize students with harvesting and threshing machinery, including mowers, reapers, diggers, and fruit harvesters, along with their functional systems and performance evaluation.

Course Outcomes (CO):

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

1.     Demonstrate familiarity with plant protection, intercultural, and weeding equipment used in agricultural operations.

2.     Identify and describe different types of sprayers, mowers, reapers, and their functional components.

3.     Apply appropriate methods to calculate chemical application rates for effective pest and weed control.

4.     Evaluate the performance of power weeders and threshers, including efficiency and operational losses.

5.     Analyze the structure and function of harvesting tools including root crop diggers, vegetable, and fruit harvesters.

Unit No.

Topics to be Covered

Learning Outcomes

1.

Familiarization with plant protection and interculture equipment.

Gain practical knowledge of plant protection and intercultural

equipment used in crop production.

2.

Study of sprayers, types, functional components. Calculations for chemical application rates.

Identify various types of sprayers and  understand  their  functional

components and applications.

3.

Familiarization with manual and powered weeding equipment and identification of functional components.

Perform accurate calculations for chemical application rates in plant protection practices.

4.

Evaluation of performance parameters of power weeder

Recognize and operate manual and powered weeding  equipment by

understanding their components.

Evaluate         key                       performance parameters such as efficiency and

fuel consumption of power weeders.

5.

Study of various types of mowers, reaper, reaper binder. Study of functional components of mowers and reapers.

Understand the types and functional components of mowers,

reapers, and reaper binders.

6.

Familiarization with threshing systems, cleaning systems in threshers. Calculations of losses in threshers.

Understand the types and functional components of mowers, reapers, and reaper binders.

7.

Familiarization with vegetable and fruit harvesters.

Identify different vegetable and fruit harvesters and understand their

functional applications.

8.

Study of root crop diggers and familiarization with the functional units and attachments.

Study the design and attachments of root crop diggers for effective

harvesting operations.

Soil and Water Conservation Engineering

Course Type

Course Code

Name of Course

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Credit

Core

AEM503

Soil and Water Conservation Engineering

3

1

0

3

Objectives:

1.    Introduce the concepts, causes, types, and effects of soil erosion, focusing on geological and accelerated erosion.

2.    Enable to understand water erosion mechanics, forms, and soil loss estimation methods using USLE and modified USLE.

3.    Develop the ability to analyze soil erodibility factors and implement agronomic water erosion control measures.

4.    Equip with knowledge of engineering measures for erosion control, including bunds, terraces, and gully reclamation techniques.

5.    Familiarize with wind erosion factors, control measures, land capability classification, and sedimentation monitoring.

Course Outcomes (CO):

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

CO-1: Identify, explain, and analyze the causes, types, agents, and effects of soil erosion, including water erosion forms, using Bloom's taxonomy of understanding and application.

CO-2: Classify and apply methods for estimating soil loss using the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) and modified USLE, demonstrating the ability to evaluate erosion factors and rainfall erosivity.

CO-3: Analyze and assess soil erodibility factors and apply water erosion control measures, demonstrating the ability to measure soil erosion and implement agronomic practices such as contour farming and mulching.

CO-4: Design and evaluate engineering measures for erosion control, including bunds, terraces, and gully reclamation, applying principles of planning, design, and reclamation techniques.

CO-5: Evaluate wind erosion factors, estimate soil loss, and apply control measures like windbreaks and sand dune stabilization,

demonstrating the ability to classify land capability and assess sedimentation and silt monitoring.

Unit No

Topics to be Covered

Learning Outcomes

1.

Soil erosion - Introduction, causes and types - geological and accelerated erosion, agents, factors affecting and effects of erosion. Water erosion - Mechanics and forms - splash, sheet, rill, gully, ravine and stream bank erosion.

Students will be able to explain the causes, types, and effects of soil erosion, including geological and accelerated erosion, and describe the mechanics and forms of water erosion.

2.

Gullies - Classification, stages of development. Soil loss estimation – Universal soil loss equation (USLE) and modified USLE. Rainfall erosivity - estimation by KE>25 and EI30 methods.

Students will be able to classify gullies, apply USLE for soil loss estimation, and estimate rainfall erosivity using KE>25 and EI30 methods.

3.

Soil erodibility - topography, crop management and conservation practice factors. Measurement of soil erosion - Runoff plots, soil samplers. Water erosion control measures - agronomical measures

- contour farming, strip cropping, conservation tillage and mulching.

Students will analyze soil erodibility factors and apply water erosion control measures like contour farming, strip cropping, and mulching, using runoff plots and soil samplers.

4.

Engineering measures– Bunds and terraces. Bunds - contour and graded bunds - design and surplussing arrangements. Terraces - level and graded broad base terraces, bench terraces - planning, design and layout procedure, contour stonewall and trenching. Gully and ravine reclamation - principles of gully control - vegetative measures, temporary structures and diversion drains.

Students will design and implement erosion control measures, including bunds, terraces, and gully reclamation techniques, using planning and design principles.

5.

Grassed waterways and design. Wind erosion- Factors affecting, mechanics, soil loss estimation and control measures - vegetative, mechanical measures, wind breaks and shelter belts and stabilization of sand dunes.Land capability classification. Rate of sedimentation, silt monitoring and storage loss in tanks.

Students will design grassed waterways, apply wind erosion control measures, and assess land capability, sedimentation, and storage loss.

Course Type

Course Code

Name of Course

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Credit

Core

AEM504

GROUNDWATER WELLS AND PUMPS

3

1

0

3

Objectives:

1.    To learn about basics of groundwater flow, aquifers and wells systems

2.    To learn techniques of groundwater exploration and construction of wells

3.    To study theories of groundwater hydraulics for estimation of aquifer parameters, quality of groundwater and recharge techniques

4.    To explore different mechanisms of water lifting and working, maintenance and troubleshooting of centrifugal pump in detail

5.    To study the working, maintenance and troubleshooting of propeller, mixed flow, turbine and submersible pumps

Course Outcomes (CO):

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

CO1: To inculcate adequate skills to assess the potential of groundwater exploration and to design well systems for agricultural or domestic applications

CO2: To equip the students with engineering solutions for conjunctive and sustainable management of underground reservoirs, groundwater quality monitoring, and control of seawater intrusion

CO3: To develop an adequate knowledge base on students to expertise in developing groundwater modeling systems considering modern challenges

CO4: To develop skills in the design, proper selection, and maintenance of pumping systems for effective irrigation scheduling and farm

water management

CO5: To equip the students to formulate guidelines, and strategies for sustaining the quality and yield of groundwater resources for agricultural applications

Unit No

Topics to be Covered

Learning Outcomes

1.

AQUIFERS AND WELL SYSTEMS

Occurrence and movement of ground water; Aquifer and its types; Classification of wells, fully penetrating tubewells and open wells; Familiarization of various types of bore wells; Design of open wells

The student will be able to distinguish between types of aquifers and well systems

2.

GROUNDWATER EXPLORATION AND WELL CONSTRUCTION

Groundwater exploration techniques; Methods of drilling of wells: percussion, rotary, reverse rotary; Design of tubewell and gravel pack, installation of well screen, completion and development of well

The student will be able to execute detailed plant for well construction and design

3.

GROUNDWATER HYDRAULICS, QUALITY AND RECHARGE TECHNIQUES

Groundwater hydraulics-determination of aquifer parameters by different method such as Theis, Jacob and Chow’s, Theis recovery method; Well interference, multiple well systems; Estimation of ground water potential; Quality of ground water; Artificial groundwater recharge techniques

The student will be able to use well hydraulics for estimating aquifer parameters and to check suitability of groundwater for irrigation

4.

WATER LIFTING MECHANISMS AND CENTRIFUGAL PUMP

Pumping systems: water lifting devices; different types of pumps, classification of pumps; Component parts of centrifugal pumps; Priming, pump selection- performance curves, Installation and trouble shooting; Effect of speed on capacity, head and power, effect of change of impeller dimensions on performance characteristics

The student will be able to identify and maintain suitable centrifugal pump for agricultural applications

5.

HYDRAULIC RAM, PROPELLER PUMPS, TURBINE PUMPS AND SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS

Hydraulic ram- Performance characteristics; Propeller pumps and mixed flow pumps - performance characteristics; Deep well turbine pump and submersible pump- performance characteristics

The student will be able to select and maintain different pump sets for varying field scenarios

EEM507

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

EEM508

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY LAB

MEM

REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (3.0)

MEM

REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING LAB (1.0)

EGC581

DESIGN ENGG./ THEME DEVELOP. PROJECT

EGC582

PRACTICAL TRAINING

CRC581

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF RELIGIONS

CROP PROCESSING ENGINEERING

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Name of Course

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AEM507

CROP PROCESSING ENGINEERING

3

1

0

3

Objectives:

6.       To understand the Importance and Principles of Food Processing.

7.       To analyze Size Reduction and Separation Techniques.

8.       To explore Modern Heating and Extrusion Processing Technologies.

9.       To study Drying and Moisture Management in Food Products.

10.    To learn Storage and Preservation Techniques for Perishable Products.

Course Outcomes (CO):

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

CO1: Understand the principles and methods of food processing, including size reduction, mixing, separation, and drying, to preserve and transform agricultural products into food and feed.

CO2: Analyze the importance of material handling and storage systems in food processing, including the design and operation of conveyors, mixers, dryers, separators and storage facilities.

CO3: Apply theoretical knowledge of microwave and dielectric heating, extrusion processing, and drying models to optimize food processing operations.

CO4: Evaluate the causes and control of spoilage in storage, including temperature, humidity, and pest control, to maintain the quality of perishable products.

CO5: Design and optimize food processing systems, including drying, storage, and material handling, to ensure efficient and cost-effective production of high-quality food products.

Unit No

Topics to be Covered

Learning Outcomes

1.

Scope and importance of food processing, post harvest losses, principles and methods of food processing. Processing of farm crops; cereals, pulses and oil seeds and their products for food and feed. Processing of animal products, minimal processing, Principle of size reduction, grain shape, size reduction machines; crushers, grinders, cutting machines etc. – operation, efficiency and power requirement – Rittinger’s, Kick’ s and Bond’ s equation, fineness modulus.

Students will understand the importance of food processing, post-harvest loss analysis, and apply processing principles to crops and animal products. They will also learn size reduction techniques and use Rittinger’s, Kick’s, and Bond’s equations to evaluate machine efficiency and power needs.

2.

Theory of mixing, types of mixtures for dry and paste materials, rate of mixing and power requirement, mixing index. Theory of separation, size and unsized separation, types of separators, size of screens, sieve analysis, capacity and effectiveness of screens, pneumatic separation.

Students will understand the theory and techniques of mixing and separation, including the operation of mixers, separators, and screens, as well as the principles of sieve analysis and pneumatic separation systems.

3.

Microwave and Dielectric heating. Extrusion processing, Scope & importance of material handling devices, study of different types of material handling systems; belt, chain and screw conveyor, bucket elevator, pneumatic conveying, gravity conveyor- design consideration,

capacity and power requirement.

Students will understand microwave and dielectric heating, extrusion processing, and material handling systems, focusing on design, capacity, and power requirements.

4.

Moisture content and methods for determination, importance of EMC and methods of its determination, EMC curve and EMC model, principle of drying, theory of diffusion, mechanism of drying- falling rate, constant rate, thin layer, deep bed and their analysis, critical moisture content, drying models, calculation of drying air temperature and air flow rate, air pressure within the grain bed, Shred’ s and Hukill’ s curve, different methods of drying including puff drying, foam mat drying, freeze drying, etc. Study of different types of dryers- performance, energy utilization pattern and efficiency, study of drying and dehydration of agricultural products.

Students will understand moisture content determination, EMC models, and drying mechanisms, and will study various drying methods and dryer performance, focusing on energy utilization and efficiency.

5.

Types and causes of spoilage in storage, conditions for storage of perishable products, functional requirements of storage, control of temperature and relative humidities inside storage, calculation of refrigeration load; modified atmospheric storage and control of its environment, air movement inside the storage, storage of grains: destructive agents, respiration of grains, moisture and temperature changes in stored grains; conditioning of environment inside storage through different methods, warehouse - design and control of environment. Storage condition for various fruits and vegetables under cold and CA storage system. Economic, aspects of storage.

Students will understand spoilage causes, storage conditions for perishable products, and the control of temperature, humidity, refrigeration load, and environmental factors for fruits, vegetables, and grains.

Post-Harvest Engineering

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Name of Course

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AEM508

Post-Harvest Engineering Lab

0

0

2

1

Objectives:

1. To provide students with hands-on experience in determining the moisture content of food grain samples, evaluating the physical properties of various food materials, assessing the performance of agricultural machines, and using specialized tools like grain moisture meters, rice analyzers, and refractometers for food quality analysis.

Course Outcomes (CO):

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

CO-1: Identify and describe the principles and procedures for determining moisture content, fineness modulus, and physical properties of food grains and pulses.

CO-2: 2. Explain the theoretical concepts underlying grain moisture measurement, particle size analysis, and morphological parameter determination, and relate them to food processing and quality control.

CO-3: Utilize gravimetric methods, grain moisture meters, and rice analyzer software to determine moisture content, fineness modulus, and morphological parameters of food grains and pulses.

CO-4: Evaluate the performance of mini rice mills and determine the physical properties of pulses, including angle of repose, and total soluble solids of liquid products using handheld refractometers.

CO-5: Design and develop protocols for quality control and quality assurance in food processing industries, integrating

knowledge of food grain and pulse properties, moisture content, and particle size analysis.

Practical No.

Topics to be Covered

Learning Outcomes

1.

Determination of moisture content of food grain samples by gravimetric method & grain moisture meter

Students will be able to apply the gravimetric method and grain moisture meter to accurately determine the moisture content of food grain samples.

2.

Determination of fineness modulus and average particle size of suji flour

Students will be able to calculate the fineness modulus and average particle size of suji flour, demonstrating their understanding of particle size distribution.

3.

Determination of morphological parameter of rice by rice analyser software 6.0

Students will be able to use rice analyzer software 6.0 to determine the morphological parameters of rice, improving their ability to analyze grain characteristics.

4.

Determination of physical properties of pulse

Students will be able to evaluate the physical properties of pulses, enhancing their understanding of material characteristics and their implications for processing.

5.

Determination of angle of repose

Students will be able to determine the angle of repose and assess the performance of agricultural machinery, such as the mini rice mill, to improve operational efficiency and

optimize grain processing.

6.

Performance evaluation of mini rice mill

7.

8. Determination of total soluble solids of liquid product using handheld refractometer

Students will determine total soluble solids (TSS) in liquid products using a handheld refractometer, demonstrating proficiency in measuring quality parameters.

DAIRY ENGINEERING

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Name of Course

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AEM509

INTRODUCTION TO DAIRY

FARMING

2

1

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3

Objectives:

1.       To impart foundational knowledge of animal husbandry practices.

2.       To develop understanding of dairy animal health and management.

3.       To familiarize students with principles of animal nutrition.

4.       To introduce reproductive physiology and breeding strategies.

5.       To analyze the socio-economic aspects and institutional framework of Indian dairying.

Course Outcomes (CO):

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

CO1: Understand and differentiate between Indian and exotic dairy breeds; explain traditional and modern dairy farm practices including calving and neonatal care.

CO2: Describe digestive and mammary systems; identify common diseases in dairy animals and implement health, housing, and milking management practices.

CO3: Analyze feed types and nutritional requirements; apply feeding standards for dairy animals to ensure optimal productivity. CO4: Explain reproductive processes; apply breeding methods, AI, and biotechniques for genetic improvement in dairy cattle.

CO5: Assess dairy development schemes, milk production trends, and socio-economic impact of dairying in India.

Unit No

Topics to be Covered

Learning Outcomes

1.

Introduction to Animal Husbandry. Distinguishing characteristics of Indian and exotic breeds of dairy animals. Traditional Systems of cattle keeping, General dairy farm practices. Care of animals at calving and management of neonates.

Identify major Indian and exotic dairy breeds and describe their suitability for different rearing systems and climates.

2.

Health & Rearing- Digestive system of ruminants, Mammary system, Milk secretion and milk let down. Common disease problems in dairy animals, their prevention and control. Management of lactating animals. Methods of milking, milking procedure and practices for quality milk production. Systems of housing dairy animals. Basic concepts of Calf Rearing, Heifer Rearing, Care of Lactating cattle and Pregnant Cattle, Drying of cattle

Describe the anatomy and functioning of the ruminant digestive and mammary systems and recommend best practices for animal health and quality milk production.

3.

Feed and Nutrition-Feed nutrients required by animal body. Feed resources for milk production and their nutritive values. Measures of feed energy. Nutrients requirements for growth and milk production. Feeding standards.

Calculate the nutritional requirements for different physiological stages of dairy animals and select appropriate feed resources.

4.

Male and female reproductive system. Estrus to reproductive cycle. Ovulation, fertilization, gestation, parturition, pregnancy diagnosis. Systems of breeding and methods of selection of dairy animals. Strategy of cattle improvement; Artificial insemination and embryo transfer and their role in animal improvement. Introduction to biotechniques in dairy animal production.

Outline reproductive cycles and demonstrate understanding of artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and related breeding strategies.

5.

Socio-economic and geographical features of Indian dairying., estimates of milk production, utilization and sale; cattle & buffalo population and its distribution; trends in population growth, annual milk production and per capita availability; productivity profile of indigenous dairy stock, industrial by-products of livestock industry. Dairy development; major aided dairy projects; public sector milk supply schemes; co-operative dairy organizations, import substitutions in dairy products. key village scheme and its limitations, intensive cattle development programme concept, approach and achievements. Public sector dairy schemes, National Dairy Development Board, Operation Flood I, II, III, improvements of dairy co-operative organization, Dairy development Corporations, Cooperative Dairy Federations

Interpret national data on dairy production and population, and analyze the impact of major dairy development programs like Operation Flood on rural livelihoods.

DAIRY ENGINEERING

Course Type

Course Code

Name of Course

L

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Core

AEM510

DAIRY FARMING LAB

0

0

2

1

Objectives:

1.       To introduce the fundamentals of animal husbandry.

2.       To impart knowledge on dairy animal health and rearing.

3.       To develop understanding of animal nutrition.

4.       To provide insights into dairy cattle reproduction and breeding.

5.       To acquaint students with the socio-economic, marketing, and development aspects of dairying in India.

Course Outcomes (CO):

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

CO1: Identify and justify the selection of dairy breeds appropriate to specific localities considering climate, productivity, and market factors.

CO2: Analyze the lactation cycle and apply nutritional and farm management strategies to maintain and enhance milk production. CO3: Identify region-specific diseases and pests and design a systematic checklist to monitor dairy cattle health.

CO4: Evaluate appropriate rations and evaluate the nutritional requirements of dairy cattle based on productivity levels.

CO5: Analyze and document dairy operations including milking systems, milk testing, dairy product processing, quality control, and

waste management practices through visit-based learning.

Unit No

Topics to be Covered

Learning Outcomes

1.

To identify appropriate dairy cattle breeds to a specified locality with which the learner is familiar. Justify the selection with regard to climatic condition, locality and market requirements

The learner will be able to identify suitable dairy cattle breeds for a specific locality based on climate, market demand, and production potential, and justify the selection using scientific reasoning.

2.

To familiarize with the lactation cycle of a cow. List out the farm husbandry factors and diet plan of cow influence the lactation cycle. Identify the management tasks carried out over a period of 1 month to control the lactation cycle in dairy cattle

The learner will demonstrate understanding of the lactation cycle and assess the effects of farm management practices and dietary plans on the milk production cycle over a monthly period.

3.

Identify the pests, diseases and irregularities significant in the locality familiar to the learner. Develop the checklist for the signs of ill health, which should be routinely checked in dairy cattle.

The learner will identify common pests, diseases, and health irregularities in the local area and develop a practical checklist of health indicators for routine dairy cattle monitoring.

4.

Calculate the rations for a dairy cattle according to specified characteristics, such as weight, milk produced and butterfat concentration. List out the nutritional requirement of a typical dairy cattle.

The learner will calculate balanced rations for dairy cattle based on parameters such as body weight, milk yield, and butterfat content, and outline the nutritional needs of a typical dairy animal.

5.

To familiarize with the milking systems, storage of milk, quality control of cow and milk and cleaning systems at a dairy farm. Prepare a flow chart of the visited dairy farm operations

The learner will illustrate the processes of milking, milk storage, quality control, and dairy product manufacturing through flow charts, and evaluate the plant’s waste management system with recommendations for improvement.

6.

To familiarize with quality control tests of raw milk. Prepare the record of collected samples with observations.

7.

To familiarize with the production of common dairy products, such as pasteurized milk, yogurt, whey drinks, butter, cheese etc. Prepare the flow chart of production processes.

The learner will be able to describe and illustrate the step-by-step production processes of common dairy products such as pasteurized milk, yogurt, whey drinks, butter, and cheese

through well-structured flow charts.

8.

To familiarize with the marketing plan and quality management systems at the dairy plant.

The learner will assess the marketing strategies, quality management systems, and waste disposal practices of a dairy plant, identify existing gaps, and propose an improvement plan.

9.

Explain the waste management practices at the visited dairy plant. Identify the loop holes and prepare a plan accordingly.